Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Kia EV9 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is available at ₹1,299,999, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V DC | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 700 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 99.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) |
| Range | — | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 3100 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Yes |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 285/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
